Senior Security Engineer Job at Magentus

Senior Security Engineer

Magentus

Location:
Australia

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Senior SecOps Engineer is responsible for maintaining the security and operational integrity of the organisation’s IT infrastructure across internal and customer-facing environments. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing security controls to protect systems, networks, and data while collaborating with IT, platform, and development teams to identify risks, respond to incidents, and support compliance. Key responsibilities include monitoring security systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, supporting audits, and advancing automated security processes and tools to strengthen the organisation’s security posture.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the monitoring, analysis, and response to security events and incidents using SIEM and EDR capabilities within the CrowdStrike platform, ensuring effective detection and response across endpoints, network infrastructure, and cloud environments
Act as a senior escalation point for complex security incidents for other stakeholders, coordinating investigation, containment, and recovery activities while ensuring lessons learned are captured and operational improvements are implemented
Direct and support the development, implementation, and enforcement of information security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory frameworks including but not limited to ISO 27001, BCMS, QMS, Cyber Essentials+, and GDPR
Stay informed of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, providing recommendations that enhance the organisation’s security capabilities and long-term strategy
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members and contribute to the development of security knowledge, practices, and operational maturity across the organisation
Collaborate with stakeholders across technology and business functions to embed security best practices into projects, infrastructure changes, and operational processes

Requirements:

A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred
Equivalent professional experience is a must
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CISM or CISSP are advantageous
5+ years in Security Operations / SecOps / SOC
Demonstrated hands-on ownership of: SIEM detection engineering (use-case lifecycle, tuning, false positive reduction), EDR operations Incident leadership (major incidents, stakeholder comms), Vulnerability management programmes (prioritization, remediation coordination, reporting)
Experience in at least 2 of: Azure/AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD security integration, IAM, M365 security stack
Analytical mindset – able to assess complex security data and identify patterns, anomalies, and root causes
Collaborative approach – works effectively with infrastructure, operations, and compliance teams to achieve shared goals
Continuous learner – committed to staying current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices

What we offer:

Flexible work options to support work-life balance
Learning and development programs to grow your career
A supportive, inclusive team culture
Opportunities to work across departments and expand your skills
A purpose-driven company where your work truly matters

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Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

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